EDC 430/1 - Secondary Science Teaching Methods

Agenda for Class 02: Why Do We Need to Teach for Understanding?

Goal: Justify the need for a "paradigm shift" toward focusing on understanding. Explore National and RI Standards.

Due before class:

• Read Gallagher Ch 01
• Read A Fish Story
• Post first drafts of your teaching rationales.

Activities

• Revisit and reorganize our Understanding Map.
• Discuss readings.
• Complete Student Teaching Certification Applications
• Use CMaps to unpack a Rhode Island GSE.

Week's Assignments

• Due Friday, Sept 19
  • Reflect on patterns you see in our Teaching Rationales

For Next Week

• Read: Gallagher Ch 03
• A Parting Gift From Last Year's Student Teachers on Their Way Out of the Door>